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Pineapple & Coconut Quinoa

URL: https://www.thespunkycoconut.com/2010/04/pineapple-coconut-quinoa/

Ingredients

The quinoa base

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 1 & 3/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

The sauté

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onions
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

The flavorings

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon Herbamare or sea salt

The additions

  • 1.5 cups chopped pineapple
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups fresh finely chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the quinoa in water to remove the bitter coating.
  2. Sauté the chopped onions in coconut oil in a medium pot.
  3. Puree the chopped pineapple and coconut milk in a blender.
  4. Add enough broth to the puree to make 1 & 3/4 cups of liquid.
  5. Combine the liquids with the sautéed onions and bring to a simmer.
  6. Strain the soaked quinoa and add it to the pot.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 14 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and let it rest for a few minutes.
  9. Stir in the ground ginger, cayenne, Herbamare or sea salt, chopped pineapple, walnuts, spinach, and optional hemp seeds.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
300
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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